Dopamine, well known for its role in the central nervous system, is increasingly recognised as a key modulator of immune function. Dopamine receptors, expressed not only on neurons but also on a ...

Dopamine, often referred to as the "pleasure molecule", is a crucial neurotransmitter involved in a wide range of physiological functions. While it is widely recognised for its role in cognition, ...

The mesolimbic dopaminergic system is known to mediate rewarding effects of nicotine administration, and dysfunctions of this system may underlie failure to stop cigarette smoking. Expression of ...

A new study has discovered complexes of dopaminergic and noradrenergic receptors that could be a therapeutic target to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impulsivity. The ...

Some autoimmune diseases are different in women and men. A group of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has found a strong female bias in the response of a neurotransmitter receptor ...

Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. has patented compounds acting as serotonin transporter (SERT), 5-HT2A, dopamine D1 and D2 receptor ligands reported to be useful for the treatment of neurological ...

Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it ...

During the double-blind withdrawal period, 41.9% of ecopipam-treated patients relapsed compared with 68.1% of placebo-treated patients. Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating ...

Dopamine, a small molecule derived from the amino acid tyrosine, plays a significant role in regulating multiple essential brain functions, including movement, mood and motivation as well as multiple ...

Emalex received FDA authorization for an Expanded Access Program for its investigational Tourette syndrome drug. New Drug ...